Vision’s radio station in Trangie, New South Wales, went to air on the 11th of September 2024.
The quaint agricultural town of Trangie has a population of 1,073 (ABS 2021) and is located 461 km north-west of Sydney via the Great Western Highway, Orange, and 34 kilometres west of Narromine on the Mitchell Highway.
So, what’s there to do in this sleepy little town? Well, it’s nice and flat or it’s easy to walk or ride around to see the natural beauty. Keen photographers will love the spectacular sunrises and sunsets.
The Cotton Gin Tour is a fun and educational experience if you happen to be in Trangie during cotton season, usually from April to June. Contact The Trangie Caravan Park for further information.
Bird Watching at the Goan water hole—an old Aboriginal watering spot where many birds gather.
Canoeing on the Macquarie River is a relaxing way to enjoy nature if you have your own canoe.
Gin Gin Weir was built in 1896, and is located 25 km northeast of Trangie on the Macquarie River. It’s a popular spot for picnics, boating, fishing and bushwalking, and it boasts a sandy beach.
The Wungunja Cultural Centre showcases a large variety of artefacts and celebrates the local Aboriginal culture in Trangie. History records of Aboriginal families that once lived on the Macquarie, Bogan and Lachlan rivers are held in the centre and are a popular attraction for relatives visiting the centre.
The Wungunja Cultural Centre also showcases and sells Aboriginal art, items such as boomerangs and didgeridoos made by local Aboriginal artists.
Two carved ceremonial trees removed from ‘Mullah’ Trangie in the 1960s are a highlight of the centre.
Also located at the site of the Wungunja Cultural Centre is an old pine hut, known as the ‘Rovers Den’. It was built in the 1930s by local businessmen, including the local medical practitioner, Dr McLean, to hold meetings for the scout groups and then later used for housing. Aboriginal people moved from the river to live in the hut in earlier years. It was later used as emergency housing for many families in need.
Visitors to Trangie can explore the beautifully restored centre, experience the skills of the Aboriginal people in their toolmaking craftsmanship, or just to relax and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the surrounds of the centre where many yarns have been told by the community Elders, and the greater Trangie community.
Garford 1918 Fire Engine is a must see for fire truck buffs. Trangie’s museum has a specially built showroom for it.
Narromine Aviation Museum is not too far away for aviation buffs to visit.
Trangie Truck and Tractor Show attracts thousands. It will be held on Saturday 23 August 2025 at Trangie Showground. Attractions will include the Tractor Pull, Demolition Derby, the Barrel Race, a shearing competition, live music, kid’s activities, a display of cars, trucks, tractors, motorbikes and stationary engines. Craft and market stalls will keep the shopaholics happy.
History
Trangie is known for wheat-growing and the breeding of merino sheep. The town came into existence as a railway camp in 1881 with the township developing once the railway arrived in 1882, en route from Dubbo to Nevertire. The railway station was completed in 1909.
The first settler, John Campbell, opened the Trangie Hotel.
The Trangie Post Office, located in Dandaloo Street, was opened in 1904, although the town had a post office since 1883. It was reported that between 1887 and 1897, five of the town’s postmasters sought transfers because of the extreme summer heat.
The Cobb & Co. coach service from Dubbo to Bourke passed through the property and stopped at the Swinging Gate Hotel, up-river. In 2004, Cobb & Co celebrated the 150th anniversary of its first journey and the 80th anniversary of its last. The company’s profound contribution to Australia’s development was celebrated with the establishment of a heritage trail.
In 1898, A.K. Butter & Co opened as a stock and station agent in the town.
On 14 December 1927, the town experienced a major fire.
In 1929, an Angus beef cattle stud was established.
In February 1955, a major flood affected every house in town.
The first wheat silo was erected in 1962.
So, whether you’re a local or visiting, you can now tune in to 87.6 FM in Trangie and be blessed by God’s Word being spread through Vision Radio and the supporters who made it possible. It might just change your life!
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